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🧡 National Physical Therapy Month: Thankful for Our Pelvic Health Professionals!

Join APTA Pelvic Health as we recognize the power of pelvic health physical therapy professionals and their dedication to improving lives. During National PT Month, we invite you to get involved! Whether you're a physical therapist, patient, or advocate, there are many ways to show your support. Enjoy free resources + events, CE discounts, and more!

📢 Call for Presenters: Menopause Virtual Pop-Up Collaboration | From Silence to Science: Addressing Pain and Dysfunction with Multidisciplinary Care Pathways in Menopause

Are you well-versed in menopause management? We're seeking four members to co-present with the International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS) at an upcoming virtual pop-up event on menopause health. Applications are due Friday, October 31, 2025. Submit Here

⌛ Take 30 Seconds to Support New Moms

We need YOUR HELP to rally our community behind H.R. 4074, the Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2025. This critical legislation raises awareness and expands access to pelvic health PT nationwide. Join us in advocating for this bill by signing the letter of support, sharing the survey, and raising public awareness in your clinic and on social media! Learn more and take action today!

🆕 New On-Demand Self-Paced Course: Psychologically Informed Sexual Counseling for Pelvic Health Physical Therapists

This course equips pelvic health physical therapists with essential knowledge and counseling strategies to address sexual concerns using a psychologically informed, trauma-sensitive approach. Emphasis is placed on understanding emotional intimacy, sexual desire, and relational dynamics across the lifespan, while integrating sensitivity to trauma, cultural backgrounds, and religious beliefs. Register Here

🌍 Advancing Postpartum Care: Evidence, Culture, and Equity

This three-part virtual pop-up series on January 13-15, 2026, explores critical topics in maternal health, including strategies to address postpartum health disparities, lessons from Eastern and South Asian fourth-trimester practices, and culturally adapted approaches to pelvic care. Gain insights to enhance outcomes, reduce disparities, and deliver more equitable, patient-centered postpartum rehabilitation. Early-bird rates end December 12. Registration includes access to the live event and on-demand. Learn more + Register!

💸 Save an Additional 10% on Upcoming Courses on Special Topics

Use promo code COLLAB10OFF by October 15, 2025. Explore our upcoming collaborative courses (in-person, hybrid, webinar) by clicking here. 

🌟 Featured Blog Series: Academy Leadership Pathway Story 

Where passion meets leadership in pelvic health physical therapy, this series showcases the unique journeys of those who have stepped up to lead the Academy forward and shape its impact on the profession. Continue Reading Here

🛣️ NEW Free Webinar November 10. 7:30 PM EST | Pathways to Teaching

From becoming a teaching assistant or adjunct faculty member to writing your own courses, this live Q&A panel will help you discover which pathway fits your career goals. RSVP Here!

🎥 Bring Below the Belt to Your Community — Now at a Special Member Discount!

APTA Pelvic Health members can host an in-person screening of the powerful Below the Belt documentary at a discounted rate of $479 (regularly $700). This is a unique chance to raise awareness and spark important conversations about endometriosis and pelvic health locally. Ready to book your screening? Complete the request form, and the Below the Belt team will reach out to coordinate. Need help? Email us at hello@aptapelvichealth.org. 🔗 Request Your Discounted License